In 1949, after a large-scale defeat of the Kuomintang army in the main battlefield of the mainland. The former Eighth Army of the National Revolutionary Army, under the leadership of then-commander Li Guohui, entered the Jingdong region of Myanmar from Yunnan, China. Here, they were reorganized with the remnants of the former Nationalist Anti-Japanese Expeditionary Force in the area into the 93rd Division of the National Revolutionary Army. In chiang kai-shek's long-term plan for retiring to Taiwan, this military force that remained on China's southwestern border was the last important pawn he had reserved for his counter-offensive on the mainland. In 1950, he ordered the reorganized 93rd Division to hold the southwestern frontier, preserve its strength, be ready to heed the call at all times, and participate in the struggle to "restore the mainland" at the right time.
This military plan, which now seems arrogant and ignorant, completely changed the fate of the lives of all the officers and men of this unit. With neither supplies nor support, the 93rd Division struggled. It has experienced many difficulties, such as the flight of senior military officials back to Taiwan alone, the encirclement and suppression of the Mainland Liberation Army and the Burmese authorities on many occasions, and the repeated expulsion of the local government in Myanmar. Officers and soldiers have been uprooted from their homes for many years, exhausted, and as they grow older, the number of injuries and illnesses increases, and their energy and physical strength, which are in urgent need of rest and recuperation, are seriously exhausted, and the whole is on the verge of collapse.
However, they have been abandoned by the state. The Kuomintang regime that occupied Taiwan was well aware of their existence, but it was unable to resettle and settle them. Myanmar's political situation is unstable, and successive governments have regarded them as a thorn in their side, or suppressed or encircled, and are eager to get rid of them quickly. The 93rd Division's long-term suppression of China's southwest border like a time bomb has gradually become a major problem for the national defense of New China. The long-term delinquency, the betrayal of the superiors, and the lack of their own sense of belonging have made all the commanders and men tired and eager for peace. They don't want to fight anymore and are desperate to change their destiny. In the 1980s, some officers and men of the 93rd Division, through secret channels, expressed their desire to return to the roots of the new Chinese government, but for various reasons, no progress was made. Subsequently, they consulted with the Myanmar government on the disarmament and return to the field, but for various reasons, no agreement was reached.
After years of war, natural attrition and casualties, and a small number of soldiers who broke away from military management on their own, the 93rd Division had only about 3,000 men left. The officers and men who had fought and retreated had nowhere to go, and under the leadership of General Duan Xiwen, who was the supreme commander at the time, they had to leave Burma and enter the Thai border town of Mesler in the Golden Triangle region. This is a beautiful and rich paradise. With both rugged terrain for military use and abundant natural resources for farming, it is a unique natural fortress. After on-the-spot investigation, the 93rd Division selected this area as a base for camping and camping, and planned to stay here for a long time and rest on the spot.
The officers and men of the 93rd Division, which occupied the town, relied on geographical advantages and environmental characteristics to build barracks, dormitories and a number of simple public facilities in the town. A large area of farmland has also been reclaimed in the surrounding open space, and a variety of crops such as grain, vegetables and fruits have been cultivated on their own. Not only can you maintain your own survival needs, but you can also barter to the surrounding residents in exchange for other necessities of life. After years of displacement, officers and soldiers finally have a decent place to live, a life they have longed for and cannot reach for many years.
The Thai government is a headache over the historical issues left over from this particular period. Officially, the ability to expel the Thai military and the 93rd Division, which is still in a position of natural danger, are vastly different. It is difficult to accept and convince the public, after all, the other side is a heavily armed Chinese soldier. The Thai Government has negotiated with the Chinese mainland and the Taiwan region to resolve the issue for many years without results. In this way, the fateful soldiers of the 93rd Division spent several years of stable life in the mountainous region of Thailand with a pleasant climate.
After years of coexistence, the Thai government has finally acknowledged the reality and adopted a compromise plan. The respected royal family of Thailand came forward and peacefully disarmed the 93rd Division. In exchange, all members of the 93rd Division and their families were granted legally recognized Thai civilian status. At this point, the 93rd Division of the National Revolutionary Army, which had been in exile for many years, disappeared on its own. Most of the former 93rd Division soldiers chose to remain in Thailand and eventually died. Although they have lived in a foreign country for a long time, they and their descendants have always retained the traditional folklore of the Chinese nation. In every traditional Chinese festival, the lights are lit up and the festival is celebrated. Although this period of history has come to an end, they still hope that one day they can return to the embrace of the motherland, recognize their ancestors, and be accepted and recognized by the mother of the motherland.